Dynamics of Bouffon, A 5 hour introduction to the Anti-clown. Appropriate for beginners, with Eric Davis
Dynamics of Bouffon, A 5 hour introduction to the Anti-clown. Appropriate for beginners, with Eric Davis
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A 5 hour introduction to the Anti-clown. Appropriate for beginners, with Eric Davis
November 13th 4.30-7.00pm (CET) AND November 14th 4.30-7.00pm (CET)
This is 3.30-6.00pm In (GMT) and 10.30-1.00pm (Eastern)
Can you hear it? The trickster in you is crying out! Unleash your inner Bouffon in an explosion of fun that turns life’s sh*t into comedy gold.
What are Bouffons? Imagine a pack of outsiders so funny, charming and clever that we allow them to make fun of us until.... well, until it hurts.
The need for social satire has never been stronger. More than a style, bouffon is a way of working.
In this 5 hour class, we cover:
What is the Bouffon Territory?
Essential attitudes of the Bouffon
Mischievous pleasure to mock
Fascinating bodies
Lines, boundaries & the edge of comfort.
What you need
On day one, all you need is a long sleeve round neck t-shirt. On day two, we really play with changing the shape of the body by playing with stuffing and tape. You'll get full details the day you book. If you want some inspiration right now look here:
All for fun & fun for all!
Eric Davis is a master teacher and practitioner of Bouffon and Clown as well as a Director of the NY Clown Theatre Festival. His Bouffon and clown work have received critical acclaim from the NY Times, TimeOut NY, Village Voice, Backstage and the Hollywood Reporter. He is the Director and Co-writer of Bouffon Glass Menajoree which was nominated for 4 awards (Outstanding Director, Original Short Script, Ensemble and Production) by the NY Innovative Theatre Awards. Mr. Davis starred as the lead clown in Cirque du Soleil's Quidam and recently was hired to workshop both Kooza and their 2009 touring production. His work as Red Bastard is celebrated both in the U.S. and abroad.
